Fuego and other volcanoes are considered sacred in the Maya culture, but forced Spanish colonisers to move their new capital city.
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The Mail man has enjoyed 26 years of power in journalism and politics.
Seven world leaders with axes to grind are preparing to sit round one table. Sparks will fly.
The Chinese president dreams of World Cup glory. His best first step is to win the right to stage the finals.
Islanders currently stand as independent candidates, but this special system could be about to disappear.
A strange coincidence of historical circumstances in Spain could, taken together, help to bring about a resolution to the crisis in Catalonia.
Britain can’t keep relying on everyone else speaking English.
A steady retreat from a distinctive British tradition of refuge has stained policy around immigration.
Palestinian nonviolent protests and mass movement of resistance is one of Israel’s biggest fears.
A new bill proposes to ban reporters and civilians alike from photographing or videoing Israeli troops.
The European Court of Justice has ruled that EU member states must recognise same-sex marriages concluded elsewhere in the EU, even if they don’t allow same-sex marriage.
New analysis shows government policies to encourage people to volunteer has little impact.
Donald Trump’s recent comments about African-American voters reflect his historical ignorance, but also call attention to an overlooked chapter of US racial history.
Populist politics can only be sustained if the reality of international co-operation is conveniently set aside.
Duke and Duchess of Sussex were among the few ‘safe’ titles they could give Harry and Meghan.
Unless people know their information is secure, how can they feel confident about coming forward to authorities?
We conducted interviews with over 60 residents of a tent city. Their voices challenge common misconceptions.
Allegations that the newspaper has been promising positive coverage in return for payments have rocked the big-selling London newspaper.
Victims could be entitled to redress – but it won’t be easy.
Without strategic clarity from the US, the Saudis and their allies are under little pressure to thaw their frozen relationship with Qatar.
Italy failed to make it to this year’s tournament – but we should applaud their notion of ‘fiero’.
While many of its Asian neighbours are striving to get smoking under control, Indonesia is the stubborn exception.
Leader of a corrupt party, an unpopular government and a divided country, Mariano Rajoy’s days were numbered long ago.
A new generation of workers are joining trade unions and using social media to hold big employers to account.
Many African elections are less than ideal. But is the rest of the world really that much better?